Video: Netflix on the Xbox 360 demoed
Curious to see how Netflix on the Xbox 360 works? If so, check out one of Major Nelson's latest Inside Xbox video features showing off the new movie watching functionality. Watch in awe at the seamless integration between the 360's dashboard and the Netflix.com queue, as standard defintion video enjoyment is streamed to the console in quite a technologically interesting process. View the vid and make sure you have a Netflix account come this Fall, because after viewing this demo, you'll more than likely be interested.
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7-21-2008 @ 5:46PM
Dirty said...
Does anyone have netflix streaming now? Is the content even any good. This could be great but if its a bunch of lame movies on their whats the point. Im going to assume that no new releases are on there.
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7-21-2008 @ 6:07PM
Dustin cox said...
the selection for the instant watch is just above "meh" there are a few movies that I have queued up but no more than five. Lots of indie movies, TV shows, documentaries, and music movies. ALTHOUGH they did just upload almost the entire TROMA catalog.
7-21-2008 @ 9:17PM
GRT said...
I have a Roku box (btw if you're running Vista you should google vncNetFlix to get a plugin to do this today, rather than waiting for MS) and will second the "Meh" of the selection.
I use it to watch old sitcoms and stuff. The resolution (for now) isn't something you'd want to use to watch movies, and the audio is plain stereo. No surround or anything.
Basically to me its a great feature if you already have a Gold membership and are a Netflix subscriber, but I wouldn't sign up to Netflix just for this.
7-21-2008 @ 5:53PM
Brian Fantana said...
No Hi-Def movies?
Crap feature then.
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7-21-2008 @ 11:57PM
eminemd12obie said...
y is he getting thumbed down? this feature would be SO much better with hi-def... i would gladly pay for netflix if they had Hi-Def but they are slow on that... but i guess most ppl don't have HDtv's or are fine with upscaled movies but I am in the minority who can't deal with that... sucks for us :(
7-21-2008 @ 6:04PM
monkeymonkeymonkey said...
Wow, so many people complain about the the simple things.
1.) Of course you need a Netflix account to take advantage of this. Stop being cheap and get a sub. It beats paying $3-4 a rental at rental stores.
2.) Of course your friend will need a Netflix account to watch a movie with you. They will get the same stream as you, and I guess its for the purpose of chatting with your friends during the movie.
3.) People who do not live in the US, if Netflix isnt available then you wont be able to use this features. Dont blame this on Microsoft, its the greedy movie studios.
4.) I currently use the "Watch Now" feature on Netflix. It has some good movies, no new releases though. It does have some recent TV shows that have come out on DVD.
5.) People who are complaining about no HD content, tell me a service that streams HD content. Most consumers dont have a internet connection that can handle streaming HD. Give it time, it will come.
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7-21-2008 @ 6:18PM
Jcarpio said...
5.) People who are complaining about no HD content, tell me a service that streams HD content. Most consumers dont have a internet connection that can handle streaming HD. Give it time, it will come.
As is the case with most things.. you gotta learn to crawl before you walk.
7-21-2008 @ 7:12PM
Dirty said...
Unless your chuck norris
7-21-2008 @ 7:13PM
Dirty said...
you're
7-21-2008 @ 6:36PM
erock said...
is it just me or all the are showing are OLD movies!? i didnt see any new movies in his Q
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7-21-2008 @ 7:03PM
horngreen said...
Man what a bunch of crying pussies. Do us all a favor and join the military. Why would they let you stream new releases for free? Why would MS want to let them do that as MS charges for new releases. Why do idiots who pay $40 a month or more so they can text "meh" on their cell phone bitch about the cost of anything? If you have EVER paid for a ringtone for your phone SHUT THE FUCK UP LOSER! Thanks for listening.
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7-21-2008 @ 7:17PM
monkeymonkeymonkey said...
I hear ya. For the cost of a Netflix sub, the steaming content is more than worth it. I think its an incredible deal, and now I will be able to watch things on my main TV without hooking my laptop to it.
For new releases, put them in your regular que. For TV shows and older movies, use the Watch Now feature.
Like the other guy said, quit your bitchin :)
7-21-2008 @ 7:17PM
BLAST3R cw said...
That is really impressive. BluRay (PS3) or Netflix (360)?
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7-21-2008 @ 11:02PM
monkeymonkeymonkey said...
wow, another ps3 fanboy trolling the xbox360 site. Your point makes not sense. Its like comparing apples and oranges.
7-21-2008 @ 8:00PM
decadeofevil said...
umm they have quantum leap,knight rider and A-team that's worth it alone!!!!
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7-21-2008 @ 9:49PM
air carter15 said...
i might actually subscribe. that sounds pretty f'in sweet.
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7-21-2008 @ 9:57PM
DeadlyFrenchman said...
watchin a movie with a friend.........WHY IS THIS NEW. Ur plyin a game console u dont need to hav a party for watchin a film. i still prefer the old xbox dashboard this jus looks like 1 of those april the 1st things but tht i dont want.
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7-22-2008 @ 3:11AM
Dare599z said...
Funny enough, the Roku box page has an bullet point worth noting:
High Definition Ready Box will play HD when Netflix begins streaming HD
source: http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices?lnkctr=wnph_nfrd&lnkce=nrdwiphpra
Interesting choice of words-- "when", not "if".
Just something to think about.
But yeah, the selection of movies is "meh".
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7-22-2008 @ 6:10AM
Chase said...
I want to see the Netflix party system in action. Will our Avatars be seated in a theater? Perhaps a choice of various locales? A special Netflix popcorn vendor outfit for our Avatars?
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7-22-2008 @ 9:19AM
Leatherface said...
I might've subscribed if it was available in the UK. Looks like I'll just need to stick to getting my movies for free on the net...
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